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BF05 UKE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,711 mi
Last recorded163,711 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 163,711 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 154,028 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 13 Oct 2012 125,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2011 116,688 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 116,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 98,883 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 78,977 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,099 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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BF05 UKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF05 UKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 UKE registered?

BF05 UKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BF05 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 UKE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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